1. |
Let's Surf
02:51
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[Verse-1]
Sipping too much, I become intoxicated
Don’t let the silver rust, it’ll become fabricated
Around here, we’re all real, don’t get it mistaken
[Refrain]
I go numb in the knees when you speak to me
I get all messed up when you look so rough
I lose myself when you get me overwhelmed
Everything goes weak when you speak...
[Chorus]
(Let’s surf!)
We can catch a wave until the silence breaks
(Let’s surf!)
Crash into me until I’m unable to breathe
(Let’s surf!)
Ride the board until you’re thrown off
(Let’s surf!)
Let’s have the time of our lives
[Refrain]
I go numb in the knees when you speak to me
I get all messed up when you look so rough
I lose myself when you get me overwhelmed
Everything goes weak when you speak...
[Chorus]
(Let’s surf!)
We can catch a wave until the silence breaks
(Let’s surf!)
Crash into me until I’m unable to breathe
(Let’s surf!)
Ride the board until you’re thrown off
(Let’s surf!)
Let’s have the time of our lives
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2. |
Eye Candy
02:47
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[Verse-1]
Your skin is glowing in the sunset
You’re having a strawberry margarita
I taste you when I’m on the island
Of freedom and peace, it's with you I wanna be
[Chorus]
Because to me, you’re such beautiful eye candy
Caught my attention on this lonely beach
Because to me, you’re just so stunning, baby
Can I have a bite out of your fruit?
[Verse-2]
Your eyes are glowing in the sunlight
Your clothes are swaying along with the leaves
I found you, reading a book on the island
Freedom and happiness, is this a chance that I have?
[Chorus]
Because to me, you’re such beautiful eye candy
Caught my attention on this lonely beach
Because to me, you’re just so stunning, baby
Can I have a bite out of your fruit?
[Post-Chorus]
Eye candy, ooh, can I have a bite?
Eye candy, ooh, can I have a taste?
Let me have a bite...
[Chorus]
To me, you’re such beautiful eye candy
Caught my attention on this lonely beach
To me, you’re just so stunning, baby
Can I have a bite out of your fruit?
[Chorus]
Because to me, you’re such beautiful eye candy
Caught my attention on this lonely beach
Because to me, you’re just so stunning, baby
Can I have a bite out of your fruit?
[Post-Chorus]
It is eye candy, ooh, can I have a bite?
My eye candy, ooh, can I have a taste?
Let me have a bite...
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3. |
Feels Like Yesterday
04:23
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[Verse-1]
I was walking around that scenic park
Right before it all got too dark
Thinking over all our stupid plans
And how to force this romance
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t know how we’re gonna make it work
But let’s hope in the end it’ll all be worth it
[Chorus]
Wanna look back on these days
And say “Hey, remember when we were alright?”
I understand if you need your space
But nothing will ever feel as good as yesterday
[Verse-2]
On the drive home, you’re still on my mind
Highway hypnosis takes over all the time
I've gotta break the habits so I can keep focus
'Cause you’ve got all the control over me
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t know how we’re gonna make it work
But let’s hope in the end it’ll all be worth it
[Chorus]
Wanna look back on these days
And say “Hey, remember when we were alright?”
I understand if you need your space
But nothing will ever feel as good as yesterday
[Refrain]
So, honey, tell me if you want to go about your way
Nothing will feel as good as yesterday
But darling, I’m alright with you stopping by
[Chorus-2]
It all feels like yesterday, when we were good
Having fun, doing stupid things just ‘cause we could
And I’m okay with you wanting your space
I just hope we can get back to yesterday
[Chorus]
Wanna look back on these days
And say “Hey, remember when we were alright?”
I understand if you need your space
But nothing will ever feel as good as yesterday
[Chorus-2]
Yesterday, when we were good
Stupid things just ‘cause we could
Okay with you wanting your space
We can get back to yesterday
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4. |
Running in the Dark
04:38
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[Verse-1]
I’ve tried to talk to you
I’ve reached out so many times, like a fool
It seems you don’t want anything to do with me
Yet I’m still trying for your attention
I’m wondering what the hell I did
What was so bad to pretend that I don’t exist?
Tell me, what can I do to fix this?
I’m giving too much effort to fix a broken ship
[Chorus]
You were the match to my candle wick
Struck a pose, I couldn’t handle it
Now we don’t talk and I’m hating it
What happened to what we had?
Something ignited a spark in our hearts
Never thought that we’d grow this far apart
Remember when we were kids, running in the dark
How come we never finish what we start?
[Bridge]
Confided in one another during the summer
I helped you with all your anxieties
You calmed me down after feeling so pressured
I was trying to be someone I’m not meant to be
Took your tips and I still use them regularly...
I’m just asking for at least one more day...
I promise you, I’ll never make another mistake...
[Chorus]
You were the match to my candle wick
Struck a pose, I couldn’t handle it
Now we don’t talk and I’m hating it
What happened to what we had?
Something ignited a spark in our hearts
Never thought that we’d grow this far apart
Remember when we were kids, running in the dark
How come we never finish what we start?
[Refrain]
Teenage
Romance
And
Crazed
Emotions
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5. |
Sweet Talk
04:06
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[Verse-1]
We’re out late, partying all night
This is the first time I’ve been out in a while
And I honestly couldn’t be happier
Look at what you make me feel
Dancing with a friend but your eyes are on me
Asking what’s the reason I’m not dancing
And to be honest, I want to be with you
Your eyes have got me captivated
[Chorus]
Sweet talk, shifting your attention my way
I try not to tilt my head and get so swayed
But I can’t help myself, I’m under your spell
Sweet talk, lick your lips over and over
My eyes are locked, life is going much slower
But I can’t help myself, I’m hooked, can’t you tell?
[Verse-2]
Everyone’s talking about their future plans
Then you ask me what I’ve got on my hands
I felt so special, that you included me
Look at what you make me feel
In the red jacket, that color is best on you
Nobody seems to work it like you do
Oh my, my, do you feel what I feel?
[Chorus]
Sweet talk, shifting your attention my way
I try not to tilt my head and get so swayed
But I can’t help myself, I’m under your spell
Sweet talk, lick your lips over and over
My eyes are locked, life is going much slower
But I can’t help myself, I’m hooked, can’t you tell?
[Refrain]
This is probably nothing
‘Cause you saw me looking lonely
I run with any given attention
And I’m so damn sorry
If I intruded and ruined what this was
But however, if it is something more
Let me know and don’t be a whore
When the others try to take you from me
[Chorus]
Sweet talk, shifting your attention my way
I try not to tilt my head and get so swayed
But I can’t help myself, I’m under your spell
Sweet talk, lick your lips over and over
My eyes are locked, life is going much slower
But I can’t help myself, I’m hooked, can’t you tell?
[Outro]
Sweet talk, continue to look me in my eyes
It turns me on and keeps me well and alive
Oh baby, I’m hooked, can’t you tell?
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6. |
Dragonfruit
03:21
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[Refrain]
Summer is on the way
It’s the last one before we part ways
What can we do to make it stay?
Let’s just have fun and try not to behave
[Verse-1]
Wanting to stick around
We don’t have too much time left
The tension between us, it’s getting so loud
Tuning out our friend just to get a little refreshed
[Chorus]
Making promises and life-long wishes
We’re gonna get together before the end of this
Lavender scents and tropical flavors
Are distracting me and bringing out my bad behavior
[Verse-2]
There’s always been something here
We haven’t had a chance to discover it
After many sweet kisses on a late May night
I wonder what the next time I see you will bring
[Chorus]
Making promises and life-long wishes
We’re gonna get together before the end of this
Lavender scents and tropical flavors
Are distracting me and bringing out my bad behavior
[Refrain]
Summer is on the way
It’s the last one before we part ways
What can we do to make it stay?
Let’s just have fun and try not to behave
[Chorus]
Making promises and life-long wishes
We’re gonna get together before the end of this
Lavender scents and tropical flavors
Are distracting me and bringing out my bad behavior
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7. |
Things We Can Do
03:50
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[Chorus]
I just wanna stare at you
I wanna get to know you
I just wanna be with you
And show you what I know
And the things we can do
[Verse-1]
Something’s been overcoming me
Lately, I don’t know what it could be
Until I saw you in my memories
Didn’t know I liked you in this way
But baby, I don’t mind this feeling
And I wanna tell how it’s treating me
So you can come and supply the perfect cure
[Chorus]
I just wanna stare at you
I wanna get to know you
I just wanna be with you
And show you what I know
And the things we can do
[Post-Chorus]
You’re so overwhelming
I’m in love with the flamboyancy
I’m in the presence of true royalty
I’ll bow down and quickly fall to my knees
[Verse-2]
Oh darling, I don’t think you understand
What’s going on in my head
When I see you, my mind roams to various places
Or maybe, you completely see what I’m saying
As I’m probably not the first to be under your spell
[Chorus]
I just wanna stare at you
I wanna get to know you
I just wanna be with you
And show you what I know
And the things we can do
[Post-Chorus]
You’re so overwhelming
I’m in love with the flamboyancy
I’m in the presence of true royalty
I’ll bow down and quickly fall to my knees
[Refrain]
I’m going crazy, going out of my head
Throw me to space, give me no warning
Let me feel your touch, show me no respect
Just fill me up instead...
These are the things we can do
Show me what you can do
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8. |
All Your Love
05:42
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[Verse-1]
I promised myself to stay away from the truth
‘Cause I was afraid of it
Little did I know, you would be the one to come around
And save me from that
[Refrain]
You gave me reason, you gave me purpose
You gave me something to live for
I never saw myself doing what we did
But I took a chance on it and I’ll never forget it
[Chorus]
You made me feel so damn good about myself
That’s something I’ve never felt before
You worked your magic, you were so hypnotic
And I want you back, I need you back
[Verse-2]
I can still feel the warmth of your skin on mine
You don’t know how badly I want that again
I can still feel the bass in your voice on me
And the way it vibrates, you make my head spin
[Chorus]
You made me feel so damn good about myself
That’s something I’ve never felt before
You worked your magic, you were so hypnotic
And I want you back, I need you back
[Post-Chorus]
Take me back to the end of each month
That was our routine, it was rough
But we made it through
I wish I never took this for granted
‘Cause I miss the way you planted
All your love in me
[Bridge]
You were delicate ‘cause I was new to this
And I’ve never felt so protected
Then I felt you were the one, but too afraid to admit it
And now I that’s all I can do
[Chorus]
You made me feel so damn good about myself
That’s something I’ve never felt before
You worked your magic, you were so hypnotic
And I want you back, I need you back
[Post-Chorus]
Take me back to the end of each month
That was our routine, it was rough
But we made it through
I wish I never took this for granted
‘Cause I miss the way you planted
All your love in me
[Refrain]
You gave me reason, you gave me purpose
You gave me something to live for
I never saw myself doing what we did
But I took a chance on it and I’ll never forget it
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9. |
Chameleon
05:14
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[Verse-1]
After a long night, I gained a sense of clairvoyance
Drinking and got too comfortable with my flamboyance
Sensitive and curious, hope they don’t use me up
The rain is coming down, I hope soon it’ll clear up
[Pre-Chorus]
Stick my tongue out to catch a fever
All I need is a sign from above
Getting too into becoming a believer
I’ll blend in just to hide my love
[Chorus]
Because I’m a chameleon
I’ll do anything just to hide my love
I’m such a chameleon
Getting so lost in things I’m unaware of
[Post-Chorus]
I can’t play a game with the rules
I didn’t pay any attention to
I’ll become a chameleon
Just to hide my love
[Verse-2]
Red reptile to symbolize my unfortunate demise
Ejecting erectile emotions to please the butterflies
Nerves overtaking the little power I have left
Insert your love and fill me up with your zest
[Chorus]
Because I’m a chameleon
I’ll do anything just to hide my love
I’m such a chameleon
Getting so lost in things I’m unaware of
[Refrain]
Guide me through the light
So I can find my worth and not hide my love
I need a sign and a brighter side
So I don’t have to hide my love
[Chorus]
Because I’m a chameleon
I’ll do anything just to hide my love
I’m such a chameleon
Getting so lost in things I’m unaware of
[Pre-Chorus]
Stick my tongue out to catch a fever
All I need is a sign from above
Getting too into becoming a believer
I’ll blend in just to hide my love
[Chorus]
Because I’m a chameleon
I’ll do anything just to hide my love
I’m such a chameleon
Getting so lost in things I’m unaware of
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10. |
Get Better
04:44
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[Verse-1]
I’ve tried to be someone different for the world
But I refuse to suffer any longer
Keeping my ground and putting my guard up
Self defense is only making me stronger
[Chorus]
Why does consequence have to come with being myself?
It makes biting my tongue a hard thing to do, But I do it
(I do it)
Why am I never allowed to be happy?
Every time it comes around, it’s taken from me
(Get better)
I’ve gotta get better
[Verse-2]
No more fighting these long and unnecessary battles
If you don’t like what I do, just keep your distance
I’m not gonna hide, I’m just gonna confide
And finally learn to love the truth in myself
But I still wonder…
[Chorus]
Why does consequence have to come with being myself?
It makes biting my tongue a hard thing to do, But I do it
(I do it)
Why am I never allowed to be happy?
Every time it comes around, it’s taken from me
(Get better)
I’ve gotta get better
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11. |
Blood of the Summer
04:32
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[Verse-1]
I’m getting high on the blood of the summer
And I’m drowning in your claret waters
I’m thinking of your weirdest fear factors
I’m unsure of how to feel about it
[Refrain]
So, keep your secrets under the rug
Sweep your demons in the flood
You and I will be alright
If we jump into the blood of the summer
[Chorus]
Ooh, the blood of the summer, ooh
Never trusting what they say
Everything will be okay
So let’s drown in the blood of the summer
[Verse-2]
Who’s been spilling everything I told you not to say?
Who’s been leaking information not meant for conversation?
I don’t trust the losers who want to see me fall
And I will only give into the warm blood of the summer
[Chorus]
Ooh, the blood of the summer, ooh
Never trusting what they say
Everything will be okay
So let’s drown in the blood of the summer
[Refrain]
So, keep your secrets under the rug
Sweep your demons in the flood
You and I will be alright
If we jump into the blood of the summer
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12. |
Silver
05:55
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[Verse-1]
I turn to drinking when I should turn the channel
The influence from the screen is poisoning me
Is this who I want to become?
Well I can’t answer until I know myself enough
[Chorus]
But I’m afraid of the silver rain being numb to my skin
I want to know how it feels to be covered in it
[Verse-2]
Too focused on trying to love another
But shouldn’t loving yourself be more important?
I question myself but my knowledge is all dried up
Like the blood that dripped from my nose to my heart
[Chorus]
But I’m afraid of the silver rain being numb to my skin
I want to know how it feels to be covered in it
[Refrain]
When Spring comes and goes, I have no one to call on
No one to come see me, therefore I’m all alone
When Winter breaks promises and I’m left to rot in gardens
Covered in snow and pain, I don’t know my own name
[Bridge]
Searching for the right way to help myself
A cold knife is sitting upon the shelf
Too tempted to grab it, I don’t wanna feel the cut
Yet if I do, does this mean I’m able to know
And love myself like I’m supposed to?
[Chorus]
But I’m afraid of the silver rain being numb to my skin
I want to know how it feels to be covered in it
[Refrain-2]
When Autumn leaves to stray, will I be better that day?
If I seek color and feel the wind, will you let me back in?
When Summer bleeds to say, you will be okay
Is that a way of knowing that I’ve stopped hurting?
[Outro]
Ooh, I can see it, ooh, I can see it
The sun should be coming up soon
Ooh, I can hear it, ooh, I can’t hear it
The sounds of the horns from Heaven
Ooh, I can feel it, ooh, I can feel it
And I suddenly feel, I’m no longer numb
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Jackson Watson Montgomery, Alabama
"Jackson Watson is an Indie-pop artist who draws inspiration from nature and personal experience to write empirical themes directly from the heart."
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